The 2015 ARA Conference & Expo is underway in Palm Desert, CA. We have a big crowd attending again this year. The theme is Performance. Precision. Passion. and the conference programs reflect those concepts. After a morning general session we’ll have afternoon breakouts on topics like millennials, using data, banking and finance. I plan to get some interviews to share … Read More
SHP Invites Farmers to Commemorate World Soil Day
World Soil Day is December 5, and the Soil Health Partnership invites all farmers to commemorate the day by taking a look at ways to make their land healthier. “Soil health is critical to the future sustainability of our agricultural industry,” said Nick Goeser, SHP director. “We want to acknowledge this worldwide day by encouraging farmers at a local level … Read More
Ag Groups Discuss TPP at #NAFB15
The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) has been a common topic covered by ag groups at the National Association of Farm Broadcasting convention in Kansas City this week. Representatives from six national farm groups joined USDA Foreign Agricultural Service Administrator Phil Karsting in Kansas City Wednesday for a press event to discuss the TPP. The event featured farmer leaders from the American … Read More
GYPSOIL to Sponsor Nutrient Management Conference
A Nutrient Management and Edge of Field Monitoring Conference will be held in conduction with Healthy Soils for Healthy Waters, thanks to the sponsorship of Beneficial ReuseManagement, makers of GYPSOIL brand gypsum. Clear your schedules for December 1-3 and head to Memphis, Tennesse for an opportuinty to discuss edge of field monitoring research, nutrient reduction strategies and activities, and conservation programs … Read More
Farmers Edge USA Joins Field to Market
Farmers Edge USA is pleased to announce they have joined forces with Field to Market: The Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture. The initiative is working with groups across the agricultural supply chain to define, measure and advance the sustainability of our food, fuel and fiber. “We are proud to be influencing change within agriculture by joining Field to Market,” said Farmers Edge™ … Read More
NCGA Joins Legal Battle Over Chesapeake Bay
Today the National Corn Growers Association has joined with several other agricultural and builder groups against the EPA’s actions in the Chesapeake Bay area. The coalition is petitioning the Supreme Court to review a lower court’s ruling about the EPA’s management of the land under the Clean Water Act. NCGA and the other groups feel that ruling has national implications … Read More
USB Brings Sustainability Tool to IL and IN
The United Soybean Board (USB) and Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC) are beginning a new project to help soy growers in Illinois and Indiana improve sustainability. Field to Market: The Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture’s Fieldprint® Calculator is a software tool that allows users to see where their operation needs changes and how their farm can improve sustainability and greater efficiency. … Read More
Soil Science Society Educates on Preventing Desertificiation
The Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) is celebrating the International Year of Soil 2015 (IYS) with a calendar of events designed to educate the public about the importance of the matter. The month of November has been named “Soils and Climate” by the group and their November blog post highlights the process of desertification and how to prevent it. … Read More
Farm Foundation Hosts Forum About ESA
The Endangered Species Act (ESA) has been protecting mammals, birds, fish, reptiles and amphibians since it was signed into law in 1973. But for more than 40 years it has also frustrated landowners with its restrictions, especially when the benefits hardly seem to outweigh the regulations. Finding that balance has been a struggle. A recent success has given many hope for … Read More
American Soybean Applauds EU Biotech Vote
The European Parliament voted 619-58 to reject a proposal that would allow member states to opt-out of importing and using biotech food for non-scientific reasons. The American Soybean Association was pleased with the results of this decision. Their president, Wade Cowan issued a statement on the vote. “This is a much-needed action today by the European Parliament. ASA has repeatedly … Read More